Stanford FB Ryan Hewitt and California DT DeAndre Coleman are two of four Bay Area players playing in the Senior Bowl.(AP)

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MOBILE, Ala. – Ryan Hewitt started his college football career as a tight end. He didn’t see the field much early on, until coaches suggested he move to fullback. It gave Hewitt a path to the field. He took it.

Hewitt is one of four Bay Area collegians scheduled to play in Saturday’s Senior Bowl. In addition to Hewitt, San Jose State quarterback David Fales, California defensive tackle DeAndre Coleman and Stanford defensive end Trent Murphy are playing the all-star showcase. Murphy and Fales were featured early in the week. Here’s a look at the other two trying to make an impression this week:

FB Ryan Hewitt, Stanford -- Career Stats 6-foot-4, 245 pounds, North squadOutlook: Hewitt showed some receiving ability during the week’s padded practices. He’ll have to prove an excellent lead blocker during the game, when the play truly gets physical.

DT DeAndre Coleman, California -- Career Stats 6-foot-5, 315 pounds, South squadOutlook: Coleman wasn’t a big name heading into this week of practice, but he’s shown quality push that would help in run defense. He interior pass-rush ability is considered suspect, though his size and strength has turned some heads.

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